Today In History

August 5, 1965 — The Stony Man Lutheran Parish will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mount Calvary. Activities for the day will include a service at Morning Star Lutheran Church. A picnic lunch will be […]

August 4, 1911 — C.T. Long, one of the most prominent farmers of the county, had a very surprising experience a few nights ago. About 10 or 11 o’clock he detected someone stealing his apples […]

August 3, 1961 — With only some 30 days to go, work is being pushed to get Page County schools in readiness for the first day of school on Sept. 5. This year will mark […]

August 2, 1962 — The Elizabeth Furnace camping and picnic area in the George Washington National Forest in Powell’s Fort Valley has been closed because of an epidemic of rabid foxes. John H. Hiner, forest […]

August 1, 1889 — The large and handsome building of the Luray Female Institute is almost completed. The work reflects credit upon the builders, Messrs. C.L.&N.R. Proctor, and if anything could add to their reputation […]

July 31, 1986 — Keith Henry is devising a program which will allow computers, linked by telephone lines, to draw to each other. The Luray resident says his program — slated to retail for $95 […]